Summary
The University of Pennsylvania agreed to restrict transgender athletes from women's sports and erase records set by a transgender swimmer, Lia Thomas, after discussions with the US Department of Education. This decision follows a federal civil rights investigation and changes to NCAA rules that limit participation in women's sports to those born female.
Key Facts
- UPenn will no longer allow transgender athletes in women's sports.
- Lia Thomas, a transgender athlete, had set records in women's swimming at UPenn.
- The decision came after a federal investigation focused on Thomas's participation.
- UPenn has removed Thomas's records from their official list.
- NCAA rules now require athletes in women’s sports to be born female.
- The US Department of Education found UPenn in violation of Title IX, a law ensuring no discrimination based on sex in education programs.
- Public opinion is increasingly against trans women competing in female sports, according to recent polls.
